Chinaโs large language model breakthrough was made possible by:
Globally, Hilse said, the model skyrocketed thanks to its open-source nature, which canโt be said about its Western competitors.
Ultimately, the US now faces the prospect of China setting tech standards in emerging markets, โwhich in turn erode both economic as well as ideological influence.โ
โRapid scaling, state-backed resource mobilization โ and most importantly โ the adaptive resilience under pressure created by sanctionsโ โ these are the factors that made DeepSeekโs success possible, Hilse summed up.
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๐จ NJ drones mystery solved
During the first press briefing, Donald Trump's appointed White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced that the drones flying over New Jersey had been authorized by the Biden administration "for research and various other reasons."
๐ค Why keep it a secret then?
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During the first press briefing, Donald Trump's appointed White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced that the drones flying over New Jersey had been authorized by the Biden administration "for research and various other reasons."
๐ค Why keep it a secret then?
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โ๏ธ US sends 90 Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine
The missiles were decommissioned by Israel in April and then were transferred to Eastern Poland this week to be delivered to Ukraine, Axios reports.
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The missiles were decommissioned by Israel in April and then were transferred to Eastern Poland this week to be delivered to Ukraine, Axios reports.
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๐ฐ๐ฅ White House opens up for 'new media'
In a move to end Biden-era legacy media rule, White House press secretary announced several changes in the procedures.
๐ถ The White House plans to restore the press passes to 440 journalists whose passes "were wrongly revoked" by the Biden administration.
๐ถ The Brady Press Briefing Room will now be opened to "independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators." They will be given a dedicated front row seat to "share President Trump's message everywhere."
๐ถ Leavitt also blasted legacy media for spreading lies about Donald Trump and his family, vowing to hold them accountable.
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In a move to end Biden-era legacy media rule, White House press secretary announced several changes in the procedures.
"It is a fact that Americans are consuming their news media from various different platforms, especially young people," Leavitt said. "And as the youngest press secretary in history, thanks to President Trump, I take great pride in opening up this room to new media voices."
"We know for a fact there have been lies that have been pushed by legacy media outlets in this country about this president, and we will not accept that. We will call you out when we feel that your reporting is wrong or there is misinformation about this White House," Karoline said.
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โก๏ธ Trump issues an executive order to ban the "chemical and surgical mutilation" of children in the US.
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Russian delegation meets with the Syrian administration in Damascus
The talks of the Russian interdepartmental delegation with the head of the Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Sharaa, lasted about three hours and were constructive, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.
๐ช Among other things, the sides discussed the future of Russian military bases in the country.
The Russian side emphasized that the unwavering support for the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria are the principle approaches of Russia and it does not change, the official added.
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The talks of the Russian interdepartmental delegation with the head of the Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Sharaa, lasted about three hours and were constructive, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.
๐ช Among other things, the sides discussed the future of Russian military bases in the country.
"We expressed our gratitude that our citizens and facilities were not affected by the events of recent weeks. And we expressed the hope that this line will be maintained, that our interests will not be affected in Syria... So far, nothing is changing [regarding Russian bases]. This issue requires additional negotiations," Bogdanov told reporters.
The Russian side emphasized that the unwavering support for the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria are the principle approaches of Russia and it does not change, the official added.
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Robert Fico: We will not pay for US arms to Ukraine
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"NATO Secretary General [Mark] Rutte has said that he hopes the US will supply weapons to Ukraine and that Europe will pay the bill. I say: No, Slovakia will no longer pay for the weapons sent by the US to Ukraine," Slovak Prime minister said in his address to the economic committee of the parliament.
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๐ด Prices were rising, yet Biden was sleeping - Leavitt
White House press secretary blasted the Biden administration for rising prices on food and gasoline when asked about the rising cost of eggs.
๐ Egg prices rose 36.8% from December 2023 to December 2024, according to the Consumer Price Index.
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White House press secretary blasted the Biden administration for rising prices on food and gasoline when asked about the rising cost of eggs.
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๐ฎ๐ท๐ฅ Watch Iran, Russia's comprehensive strategic partner, conduct military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz
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๐ Starliner crew finally rescued โ Musk steps in
Elon Musk of SpaceX responds to a request from Donald Trump to rescue astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
They have been stranded on the ISS since June due to problems with the Boeing Starliner.
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Elon Musk of SpaceX responds to a request from Donald Trump to rescue astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
They have been stranded on the ISS since June due to problems with the Boeing Starliner.
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๐ฅ Military plane crashes in Alaska
An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, AK. The pilot is uninjured and the crash site is secure. The crash occurred during landing training due to an "in-flight malfunction" that forced ejection, the wing commander said in a press conference.
Military authorities said in a statement that they will conduct an appropriate investigation.
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An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, AK. The pilot is uninjured and the crash site is secure. The crash occurred during landing training due to an "in-flight malfunction" that forced ejection, the wing commander said in a press conference.
Military authorities said in a statement that they will conduct an appropriate investigation.
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โก๏ธ The Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin: Carlson's statement about the attempted assassination of the Russian president by the Biden administration should be thoroughly investigated.
He also called the preparation of such an assassination attempt โa direct path to starting a nuclear war."
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He also called the preparation of such an assassination attempt โa direct path to starting a nuclear war."
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โข๏ธ๐ก Kim Jong-un vows to strengthen North Korean nuclear shield
The leader of North Korea said the country's security situation is the most unstable "in which a long-term confrontation with the most vicious hostile countries is inevitable" and called for "building up the overwhelming nuclear strategic capability of the DPRK".
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The leader of North Korea said the country's security situation is the most unstable "in which a long-term confrontation with the most vicious hostile countries is inevitable" and called for "building up the overwhelming nuclear strategic capability of the DPRK".
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Canada, Panama, Greenland will remain independent of US under Trump - Jeffrey Sachs
Renowned American economist and professor at Columbia University expressed confidence that threatening Canada, Panama, and Greenland was "mere posturing."
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Renowned American economist and professor at Columbia University expressed confidence that threatening Canada, Panama, and Greenland was "mere posturing."
"Canada, Panama, and Greenland remain independent of the United States, and I expect that will remain true for the next four years," Sachs said.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has REVOKED top general Mark Milley's security detail and suspended his security clearance
Hegseth said he wanted to demote the general and strip him of a star in retirement for insubordination during Donald Trumpโs first presidential term.
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Hegseth said he wanted to demote the general and strip him of a star in retirement for insubordination during Donald Trumpโs first presidential term.
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US billionaire Nicole Shanahan vows to fund challengers to senators who vote against RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health in his fight against Big Pharma
"If you vote against him, I will personally fund challengers to you in your next primary election, and I will enlist hundreds of thousands to join me [...] Big Pharma and Big Ag have exploited us for far too long. It ends now. "
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"I will make it my personal mission that you lose your seats in the Senate if you vote against the future health of America's children," she said.
"If you vote against him, I will personally fund challengers to you in your next primary election, and I will enlist hundreds of thousands to join me [...] Big Pharma and Big Ag have exploited us for far too long. It ends now. "
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Ukrainian forces blow up KEY coal mine in eastern Ukraine
It was the largest coking coal mine under Kievโs control in Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk), the Donetsk Peopleโs Republic, military expert Yan Gagin told Sputnik.
Ukrainian troops detonated the mine, owned by Metinvest company, solely to prevent it from being captured by Russian forces.
It was the only deposit of coking coal in Ukraine, Gagin said. The destruction threatens the existence of Ukraine's entire metallurgical industry.
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It was the largest coking coal mine under Kievโs control in Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk), the Donetsk Peopleโs Republic, military expert Yan Gagin told Sputnik.
Ukrainian troops detonated the mine, owned by Metinvest company, solely to prevent it from being captured by Russian forces.
It was the only deposit of coking coal in Ukraine, Gagin said. The destruction threatens the existence of Ukraine's entire metallurgical industry.
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โ๏ธEU will not completely ban import of Russian liquefied natural gas as part of new package of sanctions against country - report
Still, the bloc will propose to stop the supply of Russian LNG to a number of EU terminals, media reports, citing European diplomats.
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Still, the bloc will propose to stop the supply of Russian LNG to a number of EU terminals, media reports, citing European diplomats.
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People in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger welcome pullout from ECOWAS
The withdrawal of these countries from the Economic Community of West African States is due to take effect on January 29.
The countries have decided to leave the bloc as ECOWAS policy, according to them, is largely dictated by Western countries. ECOWAS has become a threat to the participating countries as it has imposed "illegal, illegitimate, inhuman, and irresponsible sanctions," Niger's ex-interior minister said.
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The withdrawal of these countries from the Economic Community of West African States is due to take effect on January 29.
The countries have decided to leave the bloc as ECOWAS policy, according to them, is largely dictated by Western countries. ECOWAS has become a threat to the participating countries as it has imposed "illegal, illegitimate, inhuman, and irresponsible sanctions," Niger's ex-interior minister said.
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Elon Musk says wokeism is mind virus
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"Most people donโt understand that their minds can be taken over by a virus, just like a computer virus takes over your computer. The woke mind virus is like Cordyceps," he wrote on X.
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US Navy banned from using Chinaโs DeepSeek
The Navy cited โpotential security and ethical concerns associated with the modelโs originโ as a reason for such a decision.
Donald Trump earlier warned that the ever-increasing popularity of DeepSeek โshould be a wake-up callโ for Americaโs tech companies that are seemingly losing ground in the competition.
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The Navy cited โpotential security and ethical concerns associated with the modelโs originโ as a reason for such a decision.
Donald Trump earlier warned that the ever-increasing popularity of DeepSeek โshould be a wake-up callโ for Americaโs tech companies that are seemingly losing ground in the competition.
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